During a month marked by attacks on the transgender community in multiple states across the country, North Carolina is among the few states that can tout some victories.
The daughter of Rep. Greg Murphy, an anti-choice election denier from North Carolina’s 3rd District, spoke out about a horrific tweet her father sent.
Republicans like Senate candidate Ted Budd are attempting to separate themselves from their own involvement in overturning the will of the people.
Carolina Beach Pastor Tim Russell joined the Proud Boys at a library to protest a Pride Month reading, citing Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson as his inspiration.
Democrats currently have a 4-3 majority on NC’s Supreme Court — but they could find themselves in the minority if they lose this November’s elections.
Jahnmaud Lane, who attended the Stop The Steal rally that preceded the attack on the Capitol, applied to be a member of Durham’s Human Relations Council.
“If you want to celebrate divisive things like gay pride or whatever, then do it, but do it on private property,” said Macon County Commissioner Paul Higdon.
Some residents said they were “embarrassed to live in” Holly Springs after the council refused to adopt Wake County’s non-discrimination ordinance and didn’t recognize Pride Month.
According to the News & Observer, “This fall’s election could decide whether Wake continues to have a left-leaning school board majority or shifts to a more conservative direction.”
HB 755 would erase LGBTQ+ voices from curriculum, put a target on educators and and require mandatory reporting to parents if a student begins to question their sexual identity in school.